RECREATIONAL TOURS are 3 hours long for $90-$110. This is about 2 1/2 hours of easy paddling. Little or no previous experience is required. Basic instruction and environmental interpretation is provided and recreational kayaks are available if needed for beginners.

CUSTOM FULL DAY TOURS are 6 hours long for $350 for one person or $400 for two. This is 4 1/2 to 5 hours paddling in sea kayaks rated easy or intermediate for more challenging locations. Instruction is provided along the way and during lunch breaks we have the option of trying rescues, advanced strokes, or surfing.

GREAT ISLAND TOURS:Lieutenant R., Blackhall R. and Great Island marshes

Level of difficulty: Easy paddling around the Seaport, intermediate around Masons Island.Put-in points: State boat ramp near the I-95 bridge is the main access, also Isham Street and the YMCA (see map).Attractions: Tall ships, Mystic Village, marinas, islands.Facilities: No toilets except at YMCA.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate.Put-in point: Four Mile River boat ramp.Attractions: One of the best lunch rocks and sandy beaches around. Swimming and sometimes small surf. Pattagansett River marsh and wildlife refuge is full of birds. Rocky islands off Griswold Island look like Maine. Oyster catchers are not uncommon.Facilities: Portapotti at the boat ramp parking lot.

Level of difficulty: Usually easy paddling, but occasional strong winds.Put-in point: Stony Creek village boat ramp (see map) or Shell Beach in Guilford, 3 miles east just off Route 146.Attractions: 95 homes (some mansions) on 25 islands, local history, architecture, birds, explore Outer Island open most weekends, swimming in July and August.Facilities: Portapotti at boat ramp and toilet on Outer Island when open.